Anya's eyes sparkled as she gazed at the brand-new gold coins in the money bag, while Lefiya beside her also wore a surprised expression.
"According to the contract we agreed upon."
Lunoire took out a record and began distributing: "I, Welf, Anya, and Kloe each get ten percent, Lefiya gets five percent, and Haruhime and Mikoto each get two and a half percent."
Fifty percent of the earnings are the basic split, distributed directly based on each member's level and strength. Welf is considered to be at . The remaining earnings will be distributed in a special way.
Among them, twenty percent will be used as a 'bonus,' distributed according to the contribution made during the adventure. This ensures basic fairness and encourages everyone to perform well during adventures."
Lunoire said with emotion.
It's a pity that the magic stones of the latter two enhanced species monsters were shattered on the spot during the battle. Otherwise, we would have earned even more.
Of course, this time is a special case. The earnings from killing three enhanced species are really too generous.
Enhanced species monsters are extremely dangerous, but their characteristic of having a high probability of dropping 'loot' also makes them a hidden treasure.
"Do you want to take the money directly now, or should I transfer it to your accounts?"
Welf asked.
Anya tilted her head: "Hmm~ Only by looking at physical valis can I feel true happiness meow... That's what I say, but transfer it to the accounts anyway."
The girls naturally chose to open accounts at the Hephaestus Familia.
"However, the thought that one-third of this money will immediately leave my paws makes my heart ache meow."
Their situation is like the so-called "housing slaves" in another world, burdened with huge loans, except they are "equipment slaves."
In fact, Welf didn't lack these valis. Even waiving their debts would be as easy as saying a word for him.
As for Kloe, she really wanted to have her debts waived, and even wanted to be kept by a wealthy young man... But seeing how proud her companions were, she was too embarrassed to voice her thoughts.
Thinking like this, the little fox couldn't help but reveal a happy expression.
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Chapter 204: Welf's Dojo.
Today, Riveria was wearing a black dress, with a light纱衣 draped over it, giving people a sense of calmness and inviolability. The纱衣 swayed slightly with her steps, like an epiphyllum in the night.
She was holding Riveria's hand, walking beside the Elven Princess, like a daughter being sent to school by her mother.
"The negotiations are still ongoing, and the future of those children probably has three options. One is to take the compensation from the Razia Kingdom and settle down in a certain Elven Forest, returning to their natural world."
"Another option is to stay in Orario and become adventurers."
The proportion of elves who choose to become adventurers is not high. After all, not everyone can withstand the dangerous and tense combat life of an adventurer.
After selection, the Loki Familia chose several girls with the most outstanding talents, and Heding of the Freya Familia also selected several elves who met his standards in advance.
Although these elves did not meet the requirements of the Loki Familia, they still possessed powerful magical talents and potential, which made them popular among the major familias.
"Riveria, how has your physical condition been afterwards?"
Welf asked, referring to Riveria's fainting after wearing that crown before.
When she mentioned that crown, a hint of blush couldn't help but appear on her cheeks.
However, in her own room, she often couldn't help but take it out and put it on in front of the mirror.
Ais stood obediently beside Riveria, gently tugging at the hem of her skirt, occasionally looking down and playing with the corner of her clothes. She listened to the conversation between the two, seeming to understand but not quite.
"Moreover, Riveria's expression is different from usual."
"Then, Ais, I'll leave her to you, Shirou."
Riveria said softly.
After saying this, Riveria secretly stretched out her slender fingers from an angle that Ais couldn't see and gently pinched Welf's hand.
Just then, Little Ais turned her head to look at them, and Welf let go of her hand, and all of this was not noticed by Ais.
Welf explained in a low voice: "Sorry, my hand... moved on its own."
Riveria snorted softly, seemingly not buying his explanation, but the corners of her mouth raised in an almost imperceptible arc.
Ais nodded firmly, a determined look in her eyes, and clenched the sword in her hand, obviously ready.
Welf then looked at Lefiya, who was standing aside: "As for Lefiya, can you practice basic movements on the side first?"
Today, Lefiya also came, even earlier than Ais. As Welf's adventurer companion, this was not her first time training here.
Ais saw Lefiya standing in the corner of the training ground, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, and a rare smile appeared on her face.
As for Lefiya, the excitement in her heart was even more overflowing: "I'm so lucky to be able to train with Miss Ais today!"
Because Ais was present, every movement of Lefiya swinging the training bamboo sword became exceptionally serious.
Her gaze occasionally glanced towards Ais, silently cheering herself on in her heart.
After the warm-up, Welf looked at Ais: "Alright, the warm-up is over, let's officially start sparring."
"Trace On."
"Miss Ais, please attack me with all your strength next. Of course, that's technically all your strength. As for fully unleashing your abilities and magic... I can't withstand that kind of power."
Welf stood firmly in place, gently adjusting his angle to dodge Ais's attacks with the smallest movements.
The black sword [Kanshou] gently brushed aside, accurately hitting the side of Ais's long sword, causing the original swift strike to lose its balance and veer to the side.
However, Welf still calmly responded, the white sword [Bakuya] lifted gently, the blade slicing through the air, hitting the middle of Ais's long sword at a tricky angle, easily dispelling her power.
However, every sword attack was resolved by Welf in the simplest way.
Whether it was a stab or a slash, her sword was always blocked by his pair of black and white intertwined blades, or he would narrowly avoid it at the last moment.
Ais's sword was like a gust of wind and rain, constantly attacking, slashing, stabbing, sweeping, uppercutting... She tried to break through Welf's defense by constantly changing angles and rhythms.
However, no matter how she changed, Welf could always find a way to deal with it, easily dissolving her offensive with his steady swordsmanship.
She even began to feel the urge to use magic—if she activated [Ariel], her speed and strength would greatly increase, and her ability values would completely overwhelm Welf, allowing her to break this stalemate. Of course, she immediately realized that although activating magic could suppress the opponent, it would lose the meaning of practicing swordsmanship.
As Ais's upward sword momentum did not retract in time, Welf keenly noticed this momentary flaw and immediately launched a counterattack.
His swordsmanship was fierce and precise, the black and white swords intertwined, aiming directly at the middle of Ais's sword, forcing her to retreat with oppressive power and exquisite control.
Welf's two swords pressed on Ais's sword, making a low metallic friction sound, while Ais tightly gripped the sword in her hand, breathing deeply and steadily.
Ais's eyes widened in surprise, only able to see the two swords flying in an arc towards her rear in her peripheral vision, as if passing from either side of her. However, at this time, she was no longer able to turn around to respond and could only react based on her intuition.
These were all the gains from the previous two adventures. The magic stones collected during the adventures were all handed over to the Guild for recycling, while the dropped items were directly bought by the Hephaestus Familia with priority. Of course, the transactions were done at reasonable prices, even slightly higher than the market price.
Since Mikoto only participated in one adventure, her earnings were reduced somewhat, amounting to only two percent.
However, even this two percent was equivalent to an astronomical sum for Mikoto, who was accustomed to a life of poverty. When she learned the amount she was allocated, she even felt a little apprehensive.
The final thirty percent was used as the team's common fund for subsequent medicine purchases, equipment maintenance, and other related expenses.
“This adventure, we really made a killing.”
This time, their team's gains were extremely rich. The heavyweight spoils alone included the magic stone and dropped item 【Sharp Blade】 from the strengthened Mantis, the giant magic stone and dropped item 【Goliath's Fang】 from the Goliath, the dropped item 【Crimson Feather】 from the strengthened Firebird, and the dropped item 【Gloomy Wood Thorn (Reverse Scale)】 from the strengthened Tree Dragon.
Normal adventures are not always so "lucky", and it is unlikely to earn so much. However, with their team's efficiency, the income is definitely still far greater than ordinary adventurers.
Orario has not yet developed a complete banking system, but several large production-based familias and the Guild have their own "vaults" where accounts can be opened for depositing and withdrawing Valis.
Kuroe sighed.
A third of the expedition income of Anya, Lunoire, and Kuroe was directly deducted to repay the previous debt for purchasing equipment.
Fortunately, the interest on this large debt was waived by the Hephaestus Familia.
However, the girls firmly refused to accept this—at least Anya and Lunoire's attitude was very clear, they did not want to owe favors and preferred to repay through their own efforts.
As for Haruhime, who also bore a large debt, she felt no psychological pressure and remained relaxed.
“These are pocket money that Master gave to me (his mistress) behind Madam's back (even though Madam doesn't exist).”
The next morning, the air was filled with a fresh scent. Riveria held Aiz's hand and walked towards the Hephaestus Familia's base.
Aiz was still wearing her usual white swordsman outfit for easy movement, with her favorite longsword at her waist.
Soon, they arrived at the Hephaestus Familia's base. Riveria greeted Welf after a brief exchange of pleasantries and began to chat with him about recent events. The topic quickly turned to the elf slaves they had rescued earlier.
Riveria said.
“The second option is not to go to the forest, but to settle down in a human city. They would need to reside in the city for at least ten years, in exchange for more compensation.”
Elves naturally advocate peace and nature, and most yearn for a peaceful life.
As for those elves who choose to become adventurers, although they all possess a certain magical talent, not all of them meet the standards of the Loki Familia.
As for the remaining elves, they are free to choose other familias and find a suitable home for themselves.
As long as they are elves, they generally don't have to worry about finding a place to go.
As for those rescued beastmen, dwarves, and Amazons, the proportion who choose to become adventurers is relatively higher.
Riveria nodded gently, her expression soft: “Yes, it's all over now. Actually, that wasn't a big problem… … ”
That 【Tiara Of Avalon】 was too extravagant and eye-catching to be worn in informal, everyday situations.
“Riveria (Mama) and Welf (Master), why are they chatting so happily… … ”
She muttered to herself in a puzzled tone.
Aiz thought to herself silently.
How should I describe it? More gentle? More elegant? It doesn't seem quite accurate, perhaps it should be said… … more radiant?
Welf then took her hand without a word, which flustered the Elven Princess for a moment, her fingers trembled slightly, and a faint blush crept up her cheeks.
Riveria glared at him, seemingly wanting to express blame, but there was no real anger in her eyes, but rather a hint of helpless coquetry.
Little Aiz: “Riveria, how long are we going to stand at the door? I want to practice swordsmanship!”
In the training ground, Welf said to Aiz: “Aiz, next we'll warm up a little, and then do some combat training. Your swordsmanship is already very strong, if you want to go further, you can only break through your bottlenecks through combat.”
The elven girl's voice was filled with excitement: “Yes!”
Unlike Aiz, who is already a master of swordsmanship, Lefiya is a blank slate in the field of swordsmanship and close combat. She only practices the most basic swordsmanship movements with Welf.
As the top disciple of the “Welf Dojo” (although she is the only one who thinks so), Little Aiz seemed very happy to see that she had a “Junior Sister”.
Aiz has always been Lefiya's object of admiration. The appearance and temperament of 【Sword Princess】 are more in line with the aesthetic of the elven girl than 【White Witch】 Filvis.
On the other side, Welf and Aiz were warming up. They swung the swords in their hands over and over again, repeating the basic action of "swinging the sword" hundreds of times until their bodies were fully warmed up.
As the voice fell, black and white swords appeared in his hand—【Kanshou and Bakuya】
Welf said half-jokingly.
205
Chapter 205 Crane Wing Three-Link.
Aiz's golden hair fluttered with her movements during the battle. Her eyes were fixed on Welf in front of her, and the long sword in her hand stabbed out at an extremely fast speed, the blade drawing a sharp trajectory in the air, aiming straight at Welf's chest.
Aiz did not pause, quickly adjusted her steps, and suddenly slashed out a sword, carrying a strong momentum, as if to force Welf back with one blow.
A trace of restlessness faintly arose in Aiz's heart. Her level was , which had an absolute advantage over Welf's . Although she did not use magic, and the sword skills she used focused more on skill than pure strength or speed, in theory, she should still have the upper hand.
Welf never took the initiative to attack, but steadily responded to Aiz's rounds of attacks. His eyes were calm and his expression was calm. Each defense was to resolve Aiz's attack with the smallest movement, as if every movement of the girl had already been seen through in his eyes.
Each neutralized attack made the uneasiness in Aiz's heart gradually intensify. Her hand clenched the hilt of the sword, and her breathing was slightly rapid.
Welf obviously noticed the fluctuation in Aiz's emotions. A trace of cold light flashed in his eyes, but he did not speak, but continued to respond to Aiz's offensive at the same pace.
At this moment, Aiz suddenly felt that her swordsmanship was a little wrong. Her sword was deformed due to emotional fluctuations in continuous attacks, and she began to become impatient and inaccurate, and flaws appeared as a result.
Welf leaned forward, and the rhythm suddenly changed. The black and white swords seemed to become one, and at the same time pressed against Aiz's sword.
If this was a contest of the same level, Aiz's sword would probably have been unable to withstand this force and would have been directly knocked away.
At this moment, Welf suddenly changed his fighting style and made a special move. His black and white swords crossed and opened in the air, and then he threw them directly.
【Crane Wing, Never Misses】
Welf's moves were like two crane wings unfolding, and the black and white swords flew towards Aiz's back in an elegant arc.
【Mind Skill, Mount Tai Arrives】
At the same time as the trajectory of the black and white swords was deviated, Welf projected Kanshou and Bakuya again. The Bakuya in his hand rotated and flew out, while Kanshou was held in his hand, and he launched a sudden attack towards Aiz.
